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Lotus Elise

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,796 cc

T945 JOGMOT history

T945 JOG is a silver petrol Lotus Elise first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 37,033 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
37,033 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T945 JOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Lotus
Model
Elise
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T945 JOG was last recorded at 37,033 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2012: 26,234 miles, lower than 26,700 miles on 24 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
35,986 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,047 miles
Average per year
778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,033 miles
  • 2024 – 35,986 miles
  • 2023 – 34,947 miles
  • 2022 – 33,429 miles
  • 2021 – 33,386 miles
  • 2019 – 32,783 miles
  • 2018 – 31,544 miles
  • 2016 – 28,808 miles
  • 2015 – 28,758 miles
  • 2014 – 27,633 miles
  • 2013 – 27,235 miles
  • 2012 – 26,234 miles
  • 2011 – 24,825 miles
  • 2009 – 23,728 miles
  • 2008 – 22,888 miles
  • 2007 – 22,615 miles
  • 2006 – 21,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,033 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,033 miles (+1,047)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    37,033 miles
    Test number
    4913733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,986 miles (+1,039)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    3718543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass34,947 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    34,947 miles
    Test number
    2405600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,429 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    356557706066
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak possible radiator

  5. Pass33,386 miles (+126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,386 miles
    Test number
    680450552995
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail33,260 miles (+56)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,260 miles
    Test number
    937813566884
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside vehicle

  7. Fail33,204 miles (+421)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,204 miles
    Test number
    989199227990
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass32,783 miles (+1,239)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    423386361617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass31,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    712359448360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail31,544 miles (+2,736)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    417052240021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  11. Pass28,808 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,808 miles
    Test number
    847533919904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,758 miles (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    28,758 miles
    Test number
    549942295193
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass27,633 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,633 miles
    Test number
    125240754170
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail27,629 miles (+394)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,629 miles
    Test number
    746460354139
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass27,235 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    27,235 miles
    Test number
    417732673169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront and rear ball joint dust covers perishing

  16. Fail27,228 miles (+994)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,228 miles
    Test number
    877319763162
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront and rear ball joint dust covers perishing

  17. Pass26,234 miles (-466)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    257621952186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail26,700 miles (+13)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,700 miles
    Test number
    608185942155
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  19. Fail26,687 miles (+1,862)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    196529132134
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight rack play

  20. Pass24,825 miles (+1,097)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,825 miles
    Test number
    928257631186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,728 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,728 miles
    Test number
    430594549355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Fail23,726 miles (+838)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,726 miles
    Test number
    661802149382
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass22,888 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,888 miles
    Test number
    201314538348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass22,615 miles (+871)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,615 miles
    Test number
    814946247010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    473360476022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T945 JOG

Does T945 JOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T945 JOG is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T945 JOG?
The MOT on T945 JOG is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T945 JOG done?
T945 JOG was recorded at 37,033 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 778 miles a year.
Has T945 JOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T945 JOG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T945 JOG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T945 JOG find?
T945 JOG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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